Do You Communicate Your Value Well?

Let me tell you something. If you are interviewing but keep getting rejected, it likely has to do with your communication skills more than anything else.

Rewind that back.

You are getting rejected because of your communication skills.

You aren't failing to get offers because you are a bad Designer, Product Manager, Customer Success Manager, UX Researcher, etc.

People from all walks of life and various non-traditional backgrounds are getting offers in tech every day.

They are getting offers over you because they are communicating their value better.

In order to succeed in your job search, you must master your communication and storytelling skills.

Your stories need strike a perfect balance of warmth and competence.

This balance is key because too much warmth makes you look like you can't do the job, and too much competence makes you look like you're not a culture fit.

Here is my question for you:
Are you really doing everything you can to be prepared for interviews?

Ask yourself if you are…

 …doing several mock interviews for feedback?
 …writing out relevant answers to common interview questions?
 …using flashcards for practice?
 …structuring your stories in the STAR format?
 ...taking hella notes for each interview process?

One thing I've learned from my successful clients is that there's always room for improvement when it comes to interview prep. 

My most successful clients (the ones who get dream offers in 4 weeks) go above and beyond the preparation I suggest, and it pays off!

If you only look up the job description, company website, and person interviewing you, you're only scratching the surface of your prep.

Here’s another secret: you don't need another certification, course, or degree to be a stronger candidate.

Don’t fall into the trap of continuous education!

Put yourself into the market more than you are now, and interview at a higher frequency so you can get better at it with repetition.

That’s what will get you to your goal faster.

Strong interviewing comes down to competent storytelling and learning how to position yourself as a competitive candidate.

The goal is to make the company feel like you are the one for them in every conversation and interaction.

You can do it. Hone your narrative, delivery, and confidence when you prep.

P.S. Your resume and LinkedIn profile are really the beginning of your career narrative, make sure those are on point too. ;)